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LJY 138

1970 Morris Minor

White Petrol 1098cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,270 mi
Last recorded72,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1970 Morris Minor49,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJY 138
MakeMorris
ModelMinor
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,098cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,270 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 72,163 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,072 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 71,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,812 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 71,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 71,175 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 71,063 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 69,900 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,635 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,624 miles

How Reliable is the Morris Minor?

Based on 72,367 MOT tests across 9,653 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
362
Miles/Year
76
Year Lifespan
9,653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,329
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,905
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,531
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 3,314
brake recording little or no effort 2,739
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LJY 138 is a 1970 Morris Minor in White with a 1,098cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Morris Minor models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 49,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Morris Minor fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJY 138, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Morris Minor typically stays on UK roads for around 76 years. At 56 years old, this Morris Minor is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJY 138 registered?

LJY 138 is a 1970 Morris Minor, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is LJY 138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJY 138 shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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